Category Archives: VA Agents

BRANDED-AND YOU KNOW YOU’RE A MAN

Posted on October 30, 2016 by asknod

What are the odds you could ever find two Veterans, of two entirely different wars no less, who VA had somehow shortchanged out of years and years of compensation. Granted, towards the end they were munificent beyond belief in actually … Continue reading →

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CAVC–CHISHOLM V McDONALD- I HEAR YOU KNOCKIN’ BUT YOU CAN’T COME IN

Posted on October 3, 2016 by asknod

In a bold strike, with an Extraordinary Writ, no less, Robert Chisholm and his Merry Band in Sherwood Forest, Rhode Island have won a dandy victory for all of us at the National Organization of Veterans Attorneys (NOVA). We all … Continue reading →

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VARO DENIAL–THE VERY FIRST STEP IN SOLVING THE PUZZLE

Posted on September 26, 2016 by asknod

I am constantly amazed at finding there are many, many Veterans unaware of the vast wealth of knowledge only a fingertip away from them on the Internet. I get links every day from many of you that lead me to yet … Continue reading →

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VA CLAIMS–THE WINDSHIELD VERSUS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR

Posted on September 14, 2016 by asknod

Many of you readers email me with a specific subset of circumstances and disabilities and ask for a Tarot card reading. One thing in common is a burning desire to impress upon me the enormity or the “unique” circumstances. Others … Continue reading →

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ILP–DEEP THROAT-THE FLY ON THE WALL

Posted on July 29, 2016 by asknod

Every good VA story has a fly on the wall somewhere who can tell you what’s going on in the back room. In my case, Deep Throat is well-protected, well-informed and keeps me in the loop on a fairly regular … Continue reading →

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ALEX GRAHAM–NON ATTORNEY PRACTITIONER

Posted on July 18, 2016 by asknod

Gee. Does this mean I get to put NA P after my name? Or N-A P. Or is it NAP? Or the mundane VA Agent? All these queshuns and no guidance. Boldly going where no Air America Veteran has ever … Continue reading →

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FYIGMO–VA AGENT STATUS APPROVED

Posted on July 14, 2016 by asknod

FYIGMO, or FYGMO, or just F k You, (I) Got My Orders was reason to party hearty. It meant you were within 14 days of being back in the World of round eyes. Back in the land of the … Continue reading →

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BVA–KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL

Posted on June 29, 2016 by asknod

As in baseball, adjudicating claims at the VA or the BVA requires constant attention and a myopic focus. Far too often, Veterans Advocates find themselves fighting a battle for (or against) an extraneous subject far from what was claimed. Here, Attorney Barbara … Continue reading →

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VA NONATTORNEY PRACTITIONER STATUS PENDING

Posted on June 22, 2016 by asknod

After waiting for what I consider an eternity, VA’s Office of General Counsel finally has approved my application for VA Agent status. For some reason, VA tends to drag their feet on notifications and the delay here has been excruciatingly … Continue reading →

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VA–VA AGENT’S TEST FOR ACCREDITATION

Posted on March 20, 2016 by asknod

Wowser. My fingers are getting laryngitis. One of the primary reasons for Cupcake’s and my expedition to the NOVA conference was Alan Gumpenburger’s presentation on the VA Agent’s examination for accreditation as a non-attorney practitioner. While it might not seem … Continue reading →